Nothing pairs flavours better than nature itself. It\u2019s no wonder that fruits, flowers, and vegetables of each season align their aromas and flavours with one another to form a perfect harmony of taste.<\/p>\n
On our journey into discovering the best Spring Cocktails, we stumbled upon this delicious combination of Cape Gooseberries & Elderflower. Both the fruit & the flower bloom and ripen in Spring \u2013 Early Summer period and are usually grown in South America, Central America, South Africa, Australia, India, and China.<\/p>\n
Cape Gooseberries<\/em> are orange coloured berries with a papery husk and look a lot like Sungold tomatoes, however, with a complex flavour. They have the mild tartness of tomatoes and the sweetness that is a combination of flavours like peach, strawberries, mango,\u00a0pineapple, vanilla, grape, fig etc. Cape Gooseberries are a powerhouse of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Antioxidants, Calcium, and Phosphorous They can help boost immunity, fight cold & flu, ease digestion, control high blood pressure, increase bone strength, control diabetes, and boost eye vision.<\/p>\n Elderflower <\/em>on the other hand is light, dainty, and floral. It is more a perfume than a taste. A lychee is closest in taste. Even though Elderflowers are not herbal flowers, they do boost immunity as they are rich in antioxidants. The flowers also contain antiseptic & anti-inflammatory properties. Elderflower extracts are used to treat cold, sinuses, common flu, bronchitis, pain and swelling, diabetes, and constipation.<\/p>\n The combination of fresh Cape Gooseberry with the delicate flavour of Elderflower combined with fresh citrus juice and is one of the loveliest cocktails of our time. The Periscope<\/em> cocktail was created by Matt Gee<\/em><\/strong> of the Milk & Honey Bar, New York<\/em>. We have given it a gooseberry twist that creates a truly pleasant flavour depth.<\/p>\n INGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n The Homemade Elderflower Press\u00e9 is far tastier than a commercially bought one. You can control the sweet, sour, and floral notes when you make it yourself.<\/p>\n DIRECTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tasting Notes:<\/u><\/strong> The delicate perfume and flavour of Elderflower pairs beautifully with the fruity & floral notes of the Gin. The Cape Gooseberries give the drink a fruity flavour depth and add to the citric bite along with the Lemon & Lime Juice. The egg white creates a creamy & silky smooth mouthfeel. Light & zesty with a soft top that goes down fast and easy.<\/p>\n Food Pairing: <\/strong><\/p>\n Nothing pairs flavours better than nature itself. It\u2019s no wonder that fruits, flowers, and vegetables of each season align their aromas and flavours with one another to form a perfect harmony of taste. On our journey into discovering the best Spring Cocktails, we stumbled upon this delicious combination of Cape Gooseberries & Elderflower. Both the … <\/p>\nGooseberry Periscope<\/u><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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